MikeyClutch
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- 00 Protege ES
Hey guys just wanted 2 let you guys on a update that SIBalla and me removed the side moldings to my car. took like 4-5 hours with a 1000 degree heat gun and goo gone. would of been easier with an industrial strength adhesive remover but oh well. Anyway it worked out great i have to wash, wax, and compound my car really well and wash it a few more times and you wont notice a thing. Right away you see a difference and the car looks much cleaner and you see the lines better on the car.
TIPS - The plastic and glue melts and re-bonds quickly so work fast, 2 people really helps, heat it up as much as possible and really try and melt that glue cause that glue is a big pain. The drivers doors were the hardest but came out great, the front fenders were the easiest and came out flawless, the rear doors both were alright but you can see the outlines on those so i have 2 clean it all mostly there. Still looks great!
BIG UPS TO SIBALLA!!!! I woulda been out there for a few more hours if it wasnt for him.
Also i removed my tape pinstripe so my car looks alot more flush and clean now, i hope to put some pics up soon after i detail the car and you cant see anything. Cant wait to clean up the rest of the car with some paint, brakes and tid-bits.
HIGHLY recommened removing the side moldings, besides you can call it your Stage 1 weight reduction you loose 2.5-3lbs all around the car and not to mention all the weight from the glue lololol. Ill get come pics up soon
TIPS - The plastic and glue melts and re-bonds quickly so work fast, 2 people really helps, heat it up as much as possible and really try and melt that glue cause that glue is a big pain. The drivers doors were the hardest but came out great, the front fenders were the easiest and came out flawless, the rear doors both were alright but you can see the outlines on those so i have 2 clean it all mostly there. Still looks great!
BIG UPS TO SIBALLA!!!! I woulda been out there for a few more hours if it wasnt for him.
Also i removed my tape pinstripe so my car looks alot more flush and clean now, i hope to put some pics up soon after i detail the car and you cant see anything. Cant wait to clean up the rest of the car with some paint, brakes and tid-bits.
HIGHLY recommened removing the side moldings, besides you can call it your Stage 1 weight reduction you loose 2.5-3lbs all around the car and not to mention all the weight from the glue lololol. Ill get come pics up soon
